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Building Automation Design Engineer

Jobot, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base pay range $30.00/hr - $50.00/hr

A Bit About Us A premier building controls provider for new construction, retrofits, and controls maintenance

Why join us?

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) – company match

Paid Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Annualized reviews for merit increases

Potential for advancement.

Job Details About the Role: We’re looking for a BAS Design/Application Engineer in the Chicago market. This role focuses on designing building automation systems for commercial new construction and retrofit projects across the Midwest. You’ll develop engineering documents, coordinate with project teams, and support the installation team to ensure smooth, accurate delivery of each project. This is primarily an office-based position with occasional job site visits.

What You’ll Do:

Review plans, specs, and project scopes to develop complete BAS design packages

Create temperature control drawings, flow diagrams, sequences of operation, device schedules, wiring diagrams, and bills of material

Select controllers, sensors, actuators, valves, and related materials

Prepare and submit RFIs for scope clarification

Use MS Visio and Office to produce submittals and updated drawings

Coordinate closely with sales, engineering firms, GCs, subcontractors, and installation teams

Order materials on time to support installation schedules

Update drawings based on field changes and finalize as-builts after project completion

Lead handoff meetings between engineering and installation teams

Stay current on supported BAS platforms and hardware

What We’re Looking For:

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred (mechanical a plus). Equivalent experience will be considered.

3+ years of experience designing BAS/DDC control systems

Strong understanding of mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems

Knowledge of BACnet MS/TP and IP networks

Experience integrating equipment such as VFDs, RTUs, and packaged systems

Proficiency with MS Office and extensive experience using MS Visio

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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